Mesut Ozil cuts a disappointing figure after conceding the late goal to Everton. (Picture: Getty)

‘That’s not good enough. That doesn’t win you league titles. He doesn’t even need to win it. Just a little nudge could have been enough to put Ashley Williams off but he gave up,’ Merson continued.

‘Arsenal can’t afford to do that.

‘People say there’s still a long way to go in the title race but every game counts, and these are big games. You can’t let anyone get too big a lead at this stage of the season and that is what Chelsea are threatening to do.’

Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday hoping to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea.